Brewers Win Game 1 as Milwaukee Economy Booms

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS, capping a franchise‑record 97‑win regular season that has fans declaring a "World Series or bust" mentality. Game 2 is set for Monday, Oct. 6 at 8:08 p.m. with the roof closed for rain, and reliever Aaron Ashby is scheduled to take the mound as the starter. Fans filled tailgates, shuttle buses and nearby bars, creating an electric, celebratory atmosphere that shuttle drivers and bar owners say feels different this postseason. Local businesses from Magoo’s to Dugout 54 report booming sales and doubled tips, and Visit Milwaukee estimates each postseason home game could inject roughly $3 million into the local economy.